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E-P3 is a good upgrade from an E-PL1

Started Feb 25, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: E-P3 is a good upgrade from an E-PL1

I went from an E-PL1 to an E-M1. I agree, the E-PL1 is a fine little camera, but I don't miss the button mashing. I passed mine along to a fairly new photographer, along with the kit lens, a Panasonic 20mm, and an Olympus 40-150mm.

I don't know what lenses you have, but my second was a Panasonic 20mm, and it really made the E-PL1 shine. If you don't own a brighter lens like one of the f/1.7-1.8 options, I suggest you give one a try with your E-P3. You'll love it. LensAuthority is a good place to shop used, as they're a part of the LensRentals company that has an excellent reputation for their testing processes. KEH, B&H, and Adorama are also worth a look.

About the upgrade path with used models, with lightly use E-M1s selling so cheap, everything else is becoming much more affordable. The price differences are compressed enough that spending a little more can deliver a lot of value for the money.

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